Make Lagers Great Again: Why American Craft Brewers are Taking the Style Back
Lagers are having a moment. It’s a beautiful thing, really. Sometimes it just makes sense to drink a clean, crisp, simple beer. These American craft breweries are reclaiming the lager style from the macro producers that dominate the market.
The 10 Most Important Craft Beers in American History
These are the American craft beers that paved the way for whatever you're drinking today. It's time to recognize them and say thank you.
Cocktail Culture Reaches Tea as Whittard of Chelsea Launches New Line
Whittard of Chelsea has launched a new cocktail-inspired line of teas, including six flavors like mojito, white sangria, and Moscow mule.
Jim Beam Encourages Bonding Over Bourbon with the Ultimate Trip to Kentucky for $23
Jim Beam is offering up a Father's Day trip, aptly titled "Bonding Over Bourbon," that worth $3,000 for the same $23 price as its Jim Beam Black as a celebratory offering.
11 Lowest-Calorie Craft Beers for Watching Your Beer Belly
Craft brewers are targeting the massive light beer market by releasing more low-calorie beers with more flavor than their big beer counterparts
The Quick and Easy Guide on How to Age Beer
Beer is a perishable product, but that doesn’t mean aging beer is a bad idea. There are certain styles of beer that can withstand — and improve with — some aging.
Coffee Roasters Weigh in with Their Favorite Non-Alcoholic Coffee Cocktails
Cocktails are catching on with coffee roasters, and while they do often mix in the booze, non-alcoholic mixtures can be a tasty treat on a rough Monday morning. We chatted with several roasters from across the country to get their favorite non-alcoholic coffee cocktails.
Coors Lights Launches Smart Tap as a Counterattack in the Big Beer War
Coors Light has introduced a smart tap handle to dispense free beer each time the brand is attacked by a Bud Light campaign.
Boulevard Brewing Pours Tasty Concoctions Into a Can With Fling Craft Cocktails
Building on 30 years of brewing, Missouri's Boulevard Brewing is branching out with ready-to-drink cocktail brand Fling Craft Cocktails for a little bit of diversification.
Major League Beers: 9 Beers Brewed For Baseball Season
Beer and baseball are a natural fit, so these ball clubs and breweries stepped up the game and partnered for some delicious beers to enjoy during the summer.
Final Four Beer: Best Craft Breweries from the Towns of College Basketball’s Best
The college towns of the NCAA Tournament's Final Four teams might not be beer hot spots, but they still make some great beer. Here are the best craft breweries representing Auburn, Virginia, Michigan, and Texas Tech.
New PBR Beers Incoming for Pabst Brewing’s 175th Birthday
Pabst Brewing Company is launching new products to join its flagship Pabst Blue Ribbon on the shelves: Pabst Blue Ribbon Extra and Pabst Blue Ribbon Non-Alcoholic. The beer releases coincide with the company's 175th anniversary.
You Could Win Free Natty Light for Birdies Hit at the Masters
Fore the win: At 95 calories, Natural Light is celebrating its one less calorie than Miller Lite by giving away beer each time a golfer birdies at this weekend's Master's Tournament.
Coca Cola’s Premium Sports Drink, BodyArmor, Could Be Your New Go-To Sports Drink
Acquired by Coca Cola last year, BodyArmor is a premium sports drink poised to offer the best refreshment for any and all athletes. We take a closer look.
Budweiser Celebrates Moon Landing With Discovery Reserve American Red Lager
Budweiser's latest reserve series celebrates the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with the Discovery Reserve American Red Lager.
Support National Parks this Summer By Drinking Breckenridge Brewery Pints
Drinking for a good cause is always a good thing. Introducing the Pints for Parks program: Colorado's Breckenridge Brewery is giving proceeds of every beer sold across the country this summer to U.S. National Parks.
Sonoma Portworks Helps Showcase American Grappa
Despite its major winemaking industry, California isn't flush with grappa. A few producers, like Sonoma Portworks, are trying to change that.
You’ll Have to Pay Big for 1 of the 271 Bottles of 1969 Glenrothes Scotch
Would you pay over $6,000 for a single bottle of whisky? If you would, then you might want to check out the 1969 Glenrothes Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
7 Mexican Craft Breweries You Need to Know
As American craft breweries continue to dive into Mexican-style lagers, Mexico continues to develop a solid artisan beer scene of its own. Whether you're headed to Mexico or not, check out some of these Mexican craft brews.
Wandering Whistler Alcohol Brewed Tea Serves Worldly Brews with a Twist
Wandering Whistler released its first two flavors, Earl Grey with Elderflower and Green Tea Jasmine. Founder Jackie Atlas hopes to create postcards from around the globe through the product.
Sam Adams Brewer Boston Beer Co. and Dogfish Head Merge to Create ‘Formidable’ Portfolio
The maker of Samuel Adams Boston Lager, Boston Beer Company, and Dogfish Head Brewery merged in a craft beer mega-deal this week.
One for the Road: 7 Lesser-Known Ale Trails in the U.S.
Cities and regions across the U.S. are touting their beer scenes and since some get a lot more glory than others, here are a few of the hidden gems.
George Dickel Releases 13-Year-Old Bottled In Bond Tennessee Whisky
George Dickel Bottled In Bond Tennessee Whisky is a fiery new spirit from Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. and the first innovation from new general manager and distiller Nicole Austin.Â
J. Rieger & Co’s Midwestern Dry Gin is Distilled With True London Spirit
Longtime Tanqueray master distiller Tom Nichol found himself in Kansas City helping J. Rieger & Co. and head distiller Nathan Perry in creating Midwestern Dry Gin.
Inspired By Its IPA, Lagunitas Pumps Out Hoppy Refresher
The California brewery has rolled out the new sparkling water, Hoppy Refresher, slowly as it looks to give fans more options when they need a non-alcoholic beverage.
Crown Royal Goes Full French Canadian with Release of French Oak Cask Finished Whisky
In its fourth Noble Collection release, Crown Royal looks toward French oak to help add character to its base Canadian whisky.
The Best Beers to Share with Dad this Father’s Day
From legacy lagers to modern craft miracles, find the perfect Father's Day beers to toast the man that made you.
Miller Lite’s New Cantrollers are Beer Cans that Double as Video Game Controllers
In an age where competitive gaming is a thing, Miller Lite is stepping up to play with the big kids by introducing a cantroller.
Boulevard Brewing Brings Tech N9ne’s Caribou Lou to Life as a Craft Beer
Kansas City-based Boulevard Brewing brings Kansas City-native and rapper Tech N9ne's famous drink, Caribou Lou, to life in the form of a craft beer named Bou Lou.
Hallo Freunde: Trumer Pils Brings Austrian Lager to the U.S.
Since 2004, Trumer Pils has been brewed in California, replicating the lager made at its centuries-old sister brewery in Austria for American consumption.
Patrick Mahomes Loves of Ketchup and Now Gets Paid for That Love
The NFL's Most Valuable Player has a strong love for ketchup, so he signed a deal with Hunt's. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes hopes the food can continue to fuel his game.
Work-of-Art Distillery Rabbit Hole Acquired by Pernod Ricard
With a stunning distillery less than two years old, Rabbit Hole Distillery signs a strategic partnership deal with global spirits brand Pernod Ricard.
Luxury $1,500 Ice Maker Promises Perfectly Clear Spheres
A new bar-top ice machine, the Forge Clear Ice System, makes clear ice spheres in hours to help cool whiskey and allow the flavors to blossom without watering the spirits down with impurities.
Pabst Continues Portfolio Expansion With PBR Hard Coffee
Pabst is releasing PBR Hard Coffee, a vanilla-infused iced coffee drink that clocks in at 5% alcohol by volume.
Breaking Mez: Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul Introduce Dos Hombres Mezcal
Carrying on a business partnership following their roles in Breaking Bad, Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul have started Dos Hombres mezcal. While we're bummed it's not called Blue Sky, we guess we'll forgive them.
Could a Mead Spritzer Succeed in the Seltzer World?
Recognizing a changing craft beverage landscape and the surge of hard seltzer, St. Louis' Schlafly Brewing is playing with the idea of mead spritzers.
Kentucky Breweries are Plowing Ahead on the Bourbon Trail
While the Bluegrass State is dominated by distilleries, there are plenty of Kentucky breweries taking care of the state's beer lovers.
Burger King Rolls Out Impossible Whopper Nationwide
Despite Impossible Burger shortages and big news on the horizon, Burger King rolls out Impossible Whopper nationwide.
Virgin Voyages Sea-ks Name For New Cruise-Ship-Exclusive Beer
Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages announced a new beer and are now asking fans to name it before the cruise ship, Scarlet Lady, hits the high seas.
PicoBrew MultiBrew Gives You the Power to Brew (Practically) Anything
PicoBrew is giving homebrewers the power to brew anything with computer precision at the tip of a finger in a tight countertop appliance.
Hang Like the Rat Pack at These Old School Vegas Steakhouses
New restaurants come and go like bets on a craps table, but these steakhouses have lasting power in Las Vegas.
Getting to Know Rhum Agricole, Rum’s Grassy Sibling
Like many lesser-known spirits, rhum agricole is having its moment. A close relative of rum, it's made with fresh-pressed sugar cane juice rather than molasses.
What is Sloe Gin?: A Brief Introduction to the Traditional Spirit
While it may not be all that popular in the United States these days, sloe gin is a traditional flavored spirit that dates back to the 17th century in England. Here's everything you need to know today.
5 Cocktail-Inspired Beers From Craft Brewers
It’s not unusual for breweries to experiment with taste and it only makes sense that some have turned to the cocktail world for inspiration. Here are some of the best cocktail-inspired beers, including brews that replicate a Moscow Mule, Sazerac, mimosa, Bloody Mary, and gin and tonic.
Some of the Weirdest Places That Are Now Breweries
With more than 6,500 breweries in the United States, it's tough competition to be among the weirdest places to brew beer. While it’s still more common to find a brewery in a strip mall, it’s not unusual to find one in a noteworthy setting, from firehouses to funeral homes.
What it Takes for an American Distillery to Make Nocino, a Traditional Italian Walnut Liqueur
Using a traditional Italian family recipe, Francesco Amodeo at Don Ciccio & Figil in Washington, D.C., makes nocino, a green walnut liqueur.
How to Make Hot Buttered Rum (Just in Time for the Holidays)
Hot buttered rum is a classic, Colonial-era cocktail that's relatively easy to make. This warm concoction is perfect for the holiday season.
Why You Should Know About Kavalan Distillery and Taiwanese Whisky
As the master blender of Taiwan's Kavalan Distillery, Ian Chang wants his whiskies to drink like a fine symphony.
Drink What The Family Drinks with The Cooper Spirits Company
Philadelphia-based Cooper Spirits Company is set to release a limited release of Hochstadter’s Family Reserve Straight Rye Whiskey.
Celebrate the Holidays All Year Long with Anchor Brewing’s Christmas Ale
For over 40 years, Anchor Brewing Company has celebrated the holidays with a unique Christmas Ale, gift that keeps on giving: great now and better aged.